6 detained in Georgia during rally against resumption of flights from Russia

Six people have been detained at an opposition rally protesting near the Tbilisi airport due to the launch of the first flight from Moscow, Report informs referring to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia.

“The Ministry of the Interior, as an agency responsible for order and security, ensures the protection of public safety during meetings and manifestations, as well as the right to freedom of expression of every person, if this does not go beyond the limits allowed by law,” the Interior Ministry said in a statement.

Representatives of the Georgian opposition party "Droa" tried to break through the police cordon and enter the airport building, but the police stopped them.

According to preliminary information, the detainees insulted the policemen, threw eggs at them. Party leader Elene Khoshtaria said the eggs were stuffed with red paint.